The floodgates are finally cracking open for Android Lollipop. Nexus device updates are rolling out, while Motorola and LG have pledged Lollipop updates for some devices this week.

It’s also a happy Friday for AT&T customers, who are seeing a bunch of updates, though unfortunately none of those bring the new Android OS.

Each week we gather up all the major software updates for the biggest devices; phones and tablets on U.S. carriers (and unlocked phones, of course), wearables, and round them all up so you don’t miss a thing.

Making sure your device installs the latest software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features, close security holes, and squash those pesky bugs.

Nexus

Nexus 5, 7, 9, 10: These Google devices should see the Lollipop update any day now through an over-the-air update (it hit my Nexus 7 on Nov. 13). Keep in mind that for tablets the update will come sooner for the Wi-Fi-only models. If you’re the adventurous type, or if you’ve rooted your device beyond recognition, grab the factory images directly from Google. Not sure what to do then? We have a handy tutorial for installing one of these.

AT&T

Galaxy S4: It’s not Lollipop, but it puts you one step closer with Android 4.4.4. Update KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4 also brings a fix to E911, version 2.0 of Samsung’s Knox security software, and other bug fixes and security updates.

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: This one is a pretty boring update, with KOT49H.T707AUCU1ANJ5 only bringing you carrier “billing enhancements,” ATTMail, Keeper, and YPMobile. You’re also stuck at 4.4.2.

Galaxy Note 2: It’s a pretty old device (we’re now on the Note 4), so it’s good for it to get any kind of update. Though it’s rather the mystery what’s actually included, as AT&T only lists “Android OS enhancements” for the KOT49H.I317UCUCNJ1 update.

LG G3: The D850 update has several enhancements, including a power glitch fix, security patches, an update to Google Mobile Service, Mobile TV 6.0, and a removal tool for the Skyfire Toolbar. This update will only hit your device via Wi-Fi.

Sprint

Nexus 5: Just because you are on Sprint doesn’t mean you’re left out of the Lollipop brigade - update LRX210 brings Android 5.0 to your device. It’s the same version ID as what’s listed on the Nexus factory images site, so Sprint has done little to no tinkering.

T-Mobile

Xperia Z1S: There are a couple of neat improvements in this update, including support for in-flight texting and Wi-Fi calling enhancements. Grab 14.4.B.0.56 for these add-ons and improvements to camera and Bluetooth performance.

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